Gordan Kolak's academic journey began at the Technical Faculty of the University of Rijeka, where he graduated, and continued at the University of Zagreb, where he earned a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture.

Throughout his professional journey, Gordan Kolak has attained significant expertise in strategic management and national and homeland security, leveraging his university education and advanced training at leading American and European civil and military institutions.

A specialist in business, financial, and organizational restructuring of complex business systems, Gordan Kolak boasts exceptional managerial and consulting experience. His successful leadership of a consulting firm, which focuses on business advisory in ICT solutions, strategic planning, implementation, monitoring, business strategy management, corporate governance, and auditing, underscores his expertise. 

Gordan Kolak has capitalized on his professional expertise in leadership roles at various companies. At DOK-ING, he focused on the production of robotic machines for special purposes. He then took on a role at King ICT, specializing in system integration for ICT. His tenure at Megatrend and Megatrend Business Solutions involved overseeing ICT distribution and solutions, and at Dalekovod Production, he was responsible for production and engineering. Gordan Kolak was appointed Deputy President in 2019 and became CEO in 2020 at KONČAR - Electrical Industry Inc. His leadership has overseen pivotal restructuring efforts that have strengthened the company’s renewable energy and digital solutions initiatives.

During his time with the Armed Forces of the Republic of Croatia, Gordan Kolak actively participated in the Homeland War and was instrumental in shaping the country’s defence system. He also engaged in a UN peacekeeping mission in Sierra Leone and remains committed to the ongoing advancement of Croatia’s national security and defence framework. 

Gordan has held prominent positions, such as President of the Croatian Association of Management Consultants, and has also shared his expertise as a lecturer at the Zagreb School of Economics and Management. Between 2015 and 2020, he served as the Secretary of the Homeland Security Council under the President of the Republic of Croatia. He remains actively involved in numerous business associations. 

Gordan has earned distinguished accolades, including the Homeland War Memorial Medal, recognition from the Society of American Military Engineers, and the United Nations Medal for his involvement in the peacekeeping mission in Sierra Leone.